The spine is a complex and intricate structure that helps us stand upright, move and bend, throughout our daily lives. In addition, the spinal nerves originating from the spinal cord traverse the spine to reach the upper and lower extremities and the trunk.  Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is one of the most common causes of pain in the spine that can become debilitating if left untreated. To help understand DDD, here is the information that may be useful to you.

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